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Study sheds light on molecular mechanisms of HIV drug resistance

Dolutegravir is one of the most potent antiviral drugs now being used in clinical practise to treat HIV. Scientists from the Salk Institute and the National Institutes of Health have discovered the molecular routes through which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develops resistance to it.

2023-07-29T12:42:05.498424+00:00 IST

New diet score finds food items that help you live longer

According to recent research, eating more environmentally friendly foods may help you live a longer, healthier life. Researchers revealed that people who ate more sustainably were 25% less likely to die than those who did not in a study that lasted more than 30 years.

2023-07-29T05:28:34.324790+00:00 IST

Obesity makes ovarian cancer deadlier

In cancer patients with a BMI higher than 30 (the range for obesity determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the researchers found a particular pattern in the type of immune cells surrounding cancerous tumours.

2023-07-29T05:21:29.292640+00:00 IST

Study reveals how brain detects, regulates inflammation

A circuit important in sensing and also in the regulation of the anti-inflammatory response organized by many brain regions has been identified by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the Institut Pasteur, CNRS, and Inserm.

2023-07-28T17:34:26.917091+00:00 IST

Heightened light sensitivity and Alzheimer's 'sundowning'

According to recent Alzheimer's research from UVA Health, increased light sensitivity may be responsible for "sundowning," or the exacerbation of symptoms in the late afternoon, as well as for sleep disturbances that are thought to hasten the disease's progression.

2023-07-28T14:46:05.560584+00:00 IST

Nap times related to child’s brain development: Study

According to recent research from the University of East Anglia, infants who frequently snooze have smaller vocabularies and worse cognitive skills.

2023-07-28T14:14:31.871776+00:00 IST

Yoga benefits older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease

According to a UCLA Health study, Kundalini yoga, a type of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualisation, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and were concerned about episodes of memory deterioration.

2023-07-28T02:59:09.991650+00:00 IST

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Low fibre intake by mother may impair infant's brain development

Undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the risk factors for diseases in children as they grow older. Nonetheless, maternal malnutrition remains a global issue for women.

2023-07-28T02:56:30.961201+00:00 IST

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Short bursts of daily activity are associated with reduced cancer

A total of just 4.5 minutes of intense activity that causes you to huff and puff while performing everyday tasks, according to a promising new study, may lower your chance of developing various malignancies by up to 32 per cent.

2023-07-27T18:01:35.632810+00:00 IST

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Diabetic people diet should not be rich in ultra-processed foods

According to an Italian study by the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed, regardless of the nutritional value of a person's diet, eating highly processed foods which are frequently made in factories increases the risk of death for those who have type 2 diabetes.

2023-07-26T17:39:05.674111+00:00 IST

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Healthy eating is insufficient for people with diabetes

The first rule for patients with type 2 diabetes is to consume a good, nutritious diet. A diabetic's life is made up of paying attention to absorbed calories as well as nutrients included in various foods. However, this may not be enough: the degree of processing of items that end up on the plate may have an essential role in predicting the future health status of people with this illness. These "ultra-processed" goods have been linked to negative health effects in general population research.

2023-07-26T16:51:37.229705+00:00 IST

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Menstrual cups may help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

Many girls in low- and middle-income nations struggle to afford period products, causing them to miss school. As a result, it is vital that they have access to menstrual products.

2023-07-26T16:44:54.858071+00:00 IST

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Milk protein accelerates wound healing: Study

According to a new study by UCL researchers, bandages infused with casein, a protein found naturally in cow's milk, greatly increased wound healing in rats compared to control groups.

2023-07-26T16:36:30.026921+00:00 IST

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Long-term autoimmune disorders may led to mental health symptoms

According to recent study from the University of Cambridge and King's College London, more than half of patients with auto-immune disorders have mental health issues including sadness or anxiety, however, the majority are seldom or never queried in the clinic about mental health symptoms.

2023-07-26T16:12:16.497366+00:00 IST

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Study finds ways to prevent adult heart disease in obese children

According to a scientific opinion by experts on heart disease and childhood obesity published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), childhood is a window of opportunity to combat obesity before the harm it causes is irreversible.

2023-07-26T15:52:20.000122+00:00 IST

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How to deal with metastatic cancer

The body's lymph nodes serve as one of its first lines of defence against sickness. From these biological police stations, immune cells are sent out to repel invaders. However, the majority of metastatic tumours also start in lymph nodes.

2023-07-26T12:18:54.608882+00:00 IST

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Food allergy in infancy linked to childhood asthma

According to a world-first study, having a food allergy as a baby is connected to asthma and impaired lung function later in childhood.

2023-07-25T15:10:54.133245+00:00 IST

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Strawberry consumption may improve cognitive function in adults

In a randomised clinical trial reported at Nutrition 2023, the annual conference of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), daily strawberry consumption was connected to improved cognitive performance, reduced blood pressure, and higher antioxidant capacity. The study, performed at San Diego State University, expands on prior studies confirming strawberries' cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health advantages.

2023-07-25T14:20:57.922863+00:00 IST

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Inflammation discovery may slow aging, prevent age-related illnes

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a critical cause of chronic inflammation that accelerates ageing. This discovery could allow us to turn back the clock and live longer, healthier lives, as well as prevent age-related illnesses like lethal heart disease and catastrophic mental problems that strip us of our faculties.

2023-07-25T13:52:07.892822+00:00 IST

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Study discovers immune cells patrolling human eye

The finding, which was reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, completely rewrites our understanding of the immune cell landscape in a healthy human eye's cornea.

2023-07-25T08:52:48.895429+00:00 IST

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Study reveals why we lose fat, muscle during infection

Although infections can cause a variety of symptoms, one typical indication is the loss of fat and muscle, a process known as wasting. Salk researchers wanted to discover if wasting was useful in battling infections.

2023-07-24T17:55:45.595411+00:00 IST